Oxford University will start the graduate application process for the 2018-19 academic sessions from 1^st September. Admission requirements to Oxford consist of stellar academics, a statement of purpose, two references, a research paper or essay submission and, at times, an interview.

The eligibility criteria for applying to the desired graduate program vary according to the courses. The aspirants should already have fulfilled the admission prerequisites or be on their way towards meeting all the requirements to be eligible to apply.

Application checklist:

Interested candidates should keep the following in mind before applying to the graduate programs at Oxford University.

1. Select a suitable graduate program from the department-wise or alphabetical list available on the university website.
2. Verify the course selection based on the research scope and facilities it offers.
3. If needed, contact alumni or experienced people from related fields for valuable insights.
4. Prepare a list of documents required for the course of choice.
5. Draft the essay and statement of purpose according to the course requirements.
6. Follow-up on the referees to submit their references before the mentioned deadline.

Applying to Oxford:

The aspirants need to create an account and register their referees online to begin their application process for graduate courses in the University of Oxford and, if necessary, select a college. In the second stage, they need to upload the required documents and pay the application fee. The application can be submitted after paying the application fee on which the candidate will receive an automatic email confirming the successful submission of application.